PHOTOS: Halifax County High School 2019 graduation

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The lines of visitors attending Saturday's Halifax County High School 2019 Commencement move smoothly as attendees pass through metal detectors at the entrance to the high school. Five metal detectors, one at each door, were used to enhance safety and security at the event.

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Halifax County High School graduates Kelly Garcia (left) and Ivette DeLeon (right) surrounded by family members and friends, are all smiles as they celebrate their big day following Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School.

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Halifax County High School graduate Iqueshua Mosley, carrying flowers and balloons she received as gifts, is all smiles as she prepares to leave the school following Saturday's 2019 Commencement.

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Halifax County High School Principal Michael Lewis (left) looks on as Halifax County High School JROTC instructor First Sgt. Gregory T. Scott (right) presents Adam McBride (second from the left) and Abby McBride (third from the left), parents of late Halifax County High School student Jacob McBride, with a JROTC stole and a military cord during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School. Lewis presented the McBride family an honorary diploma in honor of the late student.

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Lines of visitors attending Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School wind their their way along the sidewalk in front of the high school just under an hour prior to the start of the graduation ceremony.

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Halifax County High School's 2019 graduates and faculty members (seated on the floor) are surrounded by a full-capacity crowd that filled the Halifax County High School gym for Saturday's 2019 Commencement.

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Halifax County High School student Madison Carson lets loose with a big cheer as Halifax County High School Principal Michael Lewis announces that the members of the Class of 2019 are officially graduates during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School.

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Halifax County High School graduate Nicolette Berry breaks into tears as she receives a hug from her brother, United States Air Force A1C E3 Justin Berry during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School. The Air Force serviceman, who had not been home for a year and 10 days, surprised his sister with his visit to Saturday's Commencement to see her graduate from high school.

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Alyssa Anne Mitchell delivers one of the three commencement addresses during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School.

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Jeri Lynn Tyler delivers one of the three commencement addresses during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School.

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Caroline Paige Laughorn makes remarks as she delivers one of the three commencement addresses during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School.

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Halifax County High School Principal Michael Lewis (left) is pictured with the Top 10 students from the Class of 2019, each of whom received a Moorefield Scholarship award. The Top 10 students are from the left in order one through 10, valedictorian Alyssa Mitchell, salutatorian Jeri Lynn Tyler, Caroline Laughorn, Kayla Watts, Leigh-Anne McCormick, Lauryn Miller, Sophie Elizabeth Moore, Damonico Taylor, Kelsey Bomar and Amelia Simmons.

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Halifax County High School Class of 2019 valedictorian Alyssa Anne Mitchell receives the valedictorian award and her high school diploma from Halifax County High School Principal Michael Lewis during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School.

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Halifax County High School Class of 2019 salutatorian Jeri Lynn Tyler receives the salutatorianaward and her high school diploma from Halifax County High School Principal Michael Lewis during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School.

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The Top 10 seniors of the Halifax County High School Class of 2019 display their decorated caps prior to the start of Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School. Front row from the left are Kelsey Bomar, Alyssa Mitchell, Jeri Lynn Tyler and Sophie Elizabeth Moore. Back row from the left are Caroline Laughorn, Amelia Simmons, Kayla Watts, Lauryn Miller, Leigh-Anne McCormick and Damonico Taylor.

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Many members of the Halifax County High School Class of 2019 wore decorated caps during Saturday's 2019 Commencement at Halifax County High School. This cap worn by one of the graduates carries an appropriate saying for the day.